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He was the first European to visit the coast of Central America.
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He was the first Spanish explore with other Spanish explores to arrive and establish colonies in Nicaragua.
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He was a native leader in the tribes.
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He was a poet and was famous for his work. He even appeared before the president at age 14.
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He led poor Nicaraguans in the resistance against the U.S force. He later died but the group he was leading named them selfs "Sandinistas."